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Vieille Nouvelle kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
France · Occitanie
Overview
La Vieille Nouvelle — between Gruissan and Port-la-Nouvelle. One of the best freestyle and speed spots of the region. 10 km immense beach from Gruissan to Port-la-Nouvelle — les Chalets beach non-stop.
By Tramontane NW: offshore — flat water, excellent for freestyle and speed. The Tramontane is LESS gusty here than at Leucate — one of the spots where it blows the most regularly. Many high-level riders train here — great show!
By Marin SE/S: onshore waves, freeride. Wild, beautiful landscape. Sand dunes, salt marshes, completely unspoiled. Demanding spot reserved for experienced riders who respect conditions.
Spot forecast for Vieille Nouvelle
Sunrise 08:07 · Sunset 18:57
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Vieille Nouvelle: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
393h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 19 °C. It peaks in July, with 393 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 41% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is December, with 72 mm.
Monthly averages: Vieille Nouvelle
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 193 h | 12 °C | 27 mm |
| February | 25.5 | 263 h | 13 °C | 27 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 330 h | 14 °C | 31 mm |
| April | 29.0 | 349 h | 16 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 383 h | 19 °C | 33 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 346 h | 24 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 393 h | 27 °C | 35 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 369 h | 28 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 29.0 | 334 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 226 h | 20 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 23.5 | 235 h | 16 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 23.5 | 218 h | 13 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of Vieille Nouvelle spot
The spot works with winds from N, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
Kite & Foil — Nearby school, offers supervised navigation on the spot. Recommended as there is no safety/surveillance on the beach. Courses available.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Year-round. No surveillance. Emergency beacon in summer only. Kite & Foil school nearby for supervised navigation. Navigation forbidden in Étang de l'Ayrolle. Respect environmental regulations (protected dunes, salt marshes).
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Mediterranean Sea. By Tramontane: offshore FLAT — glass water, speed runs along the beach. Less gusty than Leucate. By Marin: onshore waves. Sandy bottom. Deep offshore. Speed, slalom, freeride, freestyle. 10 km uninterrupted beach.
Parking
Access via sand track from Port-la-Nouvelle direction north. Limited parking — 300 m from spot. Sandy track can be difficult — risk of getting stuck. Parking at north Port-la-Nouvelle. Restaurants in Port-la-Nouvelle or Gruissan (no facilities on beach).
Wind specificities
Tramontane (NW): dominant. OFFSHORE — flat water. Less gusty than Leucate — one of the most regular Tramontane spots. High-level riders, spectacular freestyle and speed. Marin (SE/S): onshore waves, freeride. Landkite/char à voile also practiced on the immense beach.
Hazards
Tramontane OFFSHORE: pushes to sea — experienced riders only. No safety/rescue on this beach. Emergency beacon in summer only. No security boat — if you can't ride upwind, don't go out. Regulated: navigation forbidden in Étang de l'Ayrolle. Access via sand track — can get stuck. Demanding spot, experienced riders only.
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